Islands of New England - 2017

New England’s miles of sandy beaches, majestic coasts, and rolling surf invite relaxation. The Islands of New England tour spends eight days exploring New England’s charms, from the cobblestone streets of Nantucket to a dry harvest cranberry bog. Step back in time at Plimoth Plantation to sample traditional recipes from that period, learn some Pilgrim etiquette and enjoy a Thanksgiving feast where you’ll learn to “eat like a Pilgrim.” In Provincetown, the choice is yours " set out on a whale watch cruise or embark on a scenic adventure through the iconic sand dunes of the Cape. Visit Boston and Providence, the Gilded Age mansions of Newport, the lively artist colony of Provincetown, and the beautiful islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. Complete your New England experience as you indulge in a traditional seafood and lobster feast.

Inclusions

7 breakfasts

7 lunches

7 dinners

Step back in time in the town of Plymouth where the Pilgrims landed in 1620.

Visit a working New England cranberry bog, a thriving crop of Cape Cod.

Join a local guide who will introduce you to the charming, once-famous whaling port - “the Vineyard.”

Tour Provider

Collette

Number of Days

8

Price From

AUD $2,919

Start Location

Providence, RI, United States

End Location

Cape Cod, MA, United States

Age Range

Avg. 100+

Group Size

1 to 24

Tour Style

Comfort

Tour Themes

Physical Rating

Moderate

Tour departure dates

Start

End

Availability

Price

04 May 2018

12 May 2018

Guaranteed

AUD $2,919

10 May 2018

18 May 2018

Call For Details

AUD $3,059

11 May 2018

19 May 2018

Available

AUD $3,059

31 May 2018

08 Jun 2018

Guaranteed

AUD $3,059

01 Jun 2018

09 Jun 2018

Guaranteed

AUD $3,059

07 Jun 2018

15 Jun 2018

Guaranteed

AUD $3,119

08 Jun 2018

16 Jun 2018

Available

AUD $3,119

14 Jun 2018

22 Jun 2018

Sold Out

AUD $3,119

15 Jun 2018

23 Jun 2018

Guaranteed

AUD $3,119

29 Jun 2018

07 Jul 2018

Guaranteed

AUD $3,469

06 Jul 2018

14 Jul 2018

Guaranteed

AUD $3,469

19 Jul 2018

27 Jul 2018

Guaranteed

AUD $3,469

20 Jul 2018

28 Jul 2018

Available

AUD $3,469

03 Aug 2018

11 Aug 2018

Guaranteed

AUD $3,469

09 Aug 2018

17 Aug 2018

Available

AUD $3,469

10 Aug 2018

18 Aug 2018

Call For Details

AUD $3,469

24 Aug 2018

01 Sep 2018

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AUD $3,469

31 Aug 2018

08 Sep 2018

Guaranteed

AUD $3,259

03 Sep 2018

11 Sep 2018

Call For Details

AUD $3,259

06 Sep 2018

14 Sep 2018

Guaranteed

AUD $3,259

10 Sep 2018

18 Sep 2018

Call For Details

AUD $3,259

14 Sep 2018

22 Sep 2018

Available

AUD $3,259

17 Sep 2018

25 Sep 2018

Guaranteed

AUD $3,259

20 Sep 2018

28 Sep 2018

Available

AUD $3,259

21 Sep 2018

29 Sep 2018

Call For Details

AUD $3,259

24 Sep 2018

02 Oct 2018

Guaranteed

AUD $3,259

27 Sep 2018

05 Oct 2018

Available

AUD $3,259

28 Sep 2018

06 Oct 2018

Available

AUD $3,259

04 Oct 2018

12 Oct 2018

Available

AUD $3,259

05 Oct 2018

13 Oct 2018

Guaranteed

AUD $3,259

11 Oct 2018

19 Oct 2018

Sold Out

AUD $3,259

12 Oct 2018

20 Oct 2018

Guaranteed

AUD $3,259

15 Oct 2018

23 Oct 2018

Call For Details

AUD $3,259

19 Oct 2018

27 Oct 2018

Guaranteed

AUD $3,119

ItineraryExpand

Providence, Rhode Island - Tour Begins

Discover the natural beauty that lies along the shores of New England. Come to know its coastal charm, friendly people and fresh-from-the-sea cuisine. Your tour opens in Providence, the capital of Rhode Island.

Providence - Newport - Providence

Tour Providence, “America’s Renaissance City.” See prestigious Brown University and learn about the city’s vibrant art, cultural, and culinary scenes. Then depart for Newport. Return to America's Gilded Age as you traverse breathtaking Ocean Drive en route to Bellevue Avenue. Lined with extraordinary 19th-century summer "cottages," this road is home to seven mansions designated National Historic Landmarks. It’s your choice! Explore stunning Marble House built by Mr. and Mrs. William K. Vanderbilt and modeled after the Petit Trianon at Versailles. Or, tour Rosecliff, the opulent former residence of silver heiress Theresa Fair lrichs known for her lavish parties.

Breakfast Included

Dinner Included

Providence - Boston, Massachusetts - Providence

Travel north to the historic city of Boston. Come to know Boston’s Yankee charm during a tour that highlights Beacon Hill, the Old South Meeting House, Boston Public Garden, the historic North End, Old North Church, the USS Constitution and Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Enjoy some leisure time to stroll along part of the famed Freedom Trail, a walking path showcasing the city's historic sites; or, perhaps further explore the lively marketplace at Faneuil Hall.

Breakfast Included

Providence - Plymouth, Massachusetts - Cape Cod

Delve into rural life as you tour a New England cranberry bog and learn about dry harvesting. Then, step back in time with a stop in the celebrated town of Plymouth where the Pilgrims landed in 1620. Experience the days of the Pilgrims with a visit to Plimoth Plantation, a re-creation of a 17th-century village. Today’s lunch teaches you how to “eat like a Pilgrim.” Sample recipes from that time, learn some Pilgrim etiquette, and enjoy a Thanksgiving feast with your fellow travelers. Later, arrive at your beachfront hotel for a 4-night stay.

Breakfast Included

Lunch Included

Cape Cod - Martha’s Vineyard - Cape Cod

A ferry ride transports you to the island of Martha’s Vineyard. Known for visits by presidents and royalty, this summer home of many artists, writers and celebrities is full of surprises. A local guide will show you all the highlights of "the Vineyard" "as the locals call it "including quaint gingerbread-styled cottages and a once-famous whaling port resplendent with sea captain’s homes and widow’s walks. Later, cruise back to Cape Cod. Tonight, enjoy a traditional New England experience as you indulge in a seafood and lobster feast.

Breakfast Included

Dinner Included

Cape Cod - Provincetown - Cape Cod

Travel to Provincetown, located on the tip of the Cape. This lively artist colony remains famous for its crafts and bright seagoing flair. Then, the choice is yours! Set out on a whale watch cruise taking you to Cape Cod Bay in search of these magnificent creatures. Or, perhaps you’d prefer a scenic adventure through the iconic sand dunes of the Cape. Tonight, explore downtown Falmouth, a wonderful place to shop and dine.

Breakfast Included

Cape Cod - Hyannis - Nantucket - Cape Cod

Catch a glimpse of the Camelot era in Hyannisport, home of the Kennedy compound, and visit the poignant Kennedy Memorial. Next, set off by high-speed ferry to explore the idyllic island of Nantucket. From its cobblestone Main Street to its beaches and lighthouses, this place truly lives up to its reputation. During time at leisure you may meander the waterfront where sailboats and yachts sway in the harbor or shop for a famous Nantucket basket. Tonight, learn how to cook like a New Englander during a chef-led cooking demonstration before sitting down to your farewell dinner.